Sarasotai Magyar Hirmondó, 2003 (9. évfolyam, 1-10. szám)

2003-02-01 / 2. szám

THE MESSENGER

Newsletter of the Kossuth Club February, 2003. Vol. 9. No. 2.

Gulf Gate Community Fair. The Kossuth Club participated in the second annual Community Fair on January 11 at the Gulf Gate Library. We exhibited examples of Hungarian folk art (embroidery and ceramic ware) and distributed informational brochures about Hungary and the programs of the Club.

Visit to Bakonwilla. On her web site, http://www/bakonyvilla.20ro.com. Erika Borsos pays tribute to her birthplace in Hungary through pictures received by her family since 1956, as well as pictures taken by herself during her visits to Hungary. It is a site packed with useful information and, among other things, links to Hungarian folk music. Well worth a visit, the site reflects Erika’s pride and love of her Hungarian heritage.

Let Us Learn English! The Literacy Council offers free English lessons, opportunity for conversation, day, evening, or weekend schedules, small classes, or a personal tutor— all free of charge in Sarasota. Students must be between 16 and 85 years old and live permanently in the United States. Registration from 4:30 to 6:30 PM Mondays and from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon Thursdays at 1750 17th Street, Building H (between 301 and Orange Avenue). There is a $5.00 individual registration fee. Call 941-955-0421 for more information.

Zsuzsi’s Deli. Just before Christmas, a Hungarian-German-Polish delicatessen opened in Bradenton. They carry hurka, kolbász, tepertő, and all the delicacies needed and appreciated in Hungarian cooking. The address is 311 8th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208. The phone number is 941-749-5902; phone orders are accepted.

February Program. On Wednesday February 26 at 5:30 PM in the Selby Library (1331 First Street, Sarasota) Csaba Téglás reviews his book: “Budapest Exit: a Memoir of Fascism, Communism, and Freedom. ” This highly acclaimed book was published by Texas A&M University Press in 1998. According to one of the reviewers, this book “belongs on the bookshelf of every American Hungarian family. ”

In Memóriám. It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Bálint Vázsonyi, pianist, historian and author, Dohnányi’s last pupil, passed away in Washington after a long illness. He was 66 years old. May he rest in peace._________________________________

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